3rd T20I: Babar Azam hits 59-ball 122 as Pakistan chase 204 in 18 overs, seal unbeatable lead vs South Africa

3rd T20I: Babar Azam hit the highest score by a Pakistan batsman in T20I cricket as the visitors gunned down a 204-run target with 12 balls and 9 wickets to spare in Centurion to take a 2-1 unbeatable lead in the 4-match series vs South Africa.

Hours after becoming the World No. 1 batsman in ODI cricket, Babar Azam showcased why he is rated one of the best across all formats of the game by smashing a 59-ball 122 to help Pakistan gun down 204 against South Africa in Centurion in the 3rd T20I of a 4-match series on Wednesday. Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan added 197 for the first wicket, the record for the highest opening stand in T20 cricket in a chase. While Rizwan remained unbeaten on 73 from 47 balls, Babar got out for 122 in the 18th over after doing all the damage that was needed. South Africa vs Pakistan, 3rd T20I: Highlights